Adjunct Faculty in Physics

UM23 Bowie State University (BSU); Patuxent Riding (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Accounts

Job summary

UM23 Bowie State University (BSU) seeks a Physics faculty member in Maryland to teach undergraduate courses and support STEM majors. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, maintaining lab safety, and assessing student performance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Ph.D. in Physics and demonstrate innovative teaching strategies. Benefits include comprehensive medical and retirement plans, along with a commitment to diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field required.
• Master’s degree in Physics may be considered based on experience.
• Experience teaching interdisciplinary physics courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate coursework and associated instructional components in Physics.
• Maintain safety standards in laboratory settings.
• Prepare course materials and assess student learning objectives.

Skills

Teaching experience in college-level Physics

Experience with diverse student populations

Familiarity with Blackboard (Bb) LMS

Instructional planning and assessment

Education

Ph.D. in Physics or related field

Master's degree in Physics or related discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

The applicant will be responsible for teaching undergraduate coursework and associated instructional components in Physics. Courses support majors in Biology, Chemistry, Bioinformatics, and other STEM fields at Bowie State University. The faculty member will provide high‑quality instruction, prepare course materials, assess student learning objectives, maintain safety standards in laboratory settings (when applicable), and ensure timely submission of grades and required documentation. The selected candidate is expected to demonstrate engaging and effective teaching strategies that promote student learning and success. Incorporation of innovative instructional methods, active learning, and inclusive teaching practices is strongly encouraged.

• Principles of Physics (Algebra‑based)
• General Physics (Calculus‑based)
• Physics for Bioinformatics

Minimum Qualifications

Ph.D. in Physics or a closely related field.

Master’s degree in Physics or related discipline with significant graduate‑level physics coursework may be considered based on experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• College‑level teaching experience in Physics (lecture and/or laboratory).
• Experience teaching interdisciplinary physics courses, such as Physics for Bioinformatics.
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including traditional and non‑traditional students.
• Experience teaching online and/or using Learning Management Systems.
• Familiarity with the Blackboard (Bb) LMS is preferred.
• Experience with course development, assessment, instructional planning, and quality assurance processes is beneficial.

Conditions of Employment

Applicants must submit the following:

• Unofficial transcripts
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae or résumé
• Names and contact information for three references
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as student evaluations, sample syllabus, or teaching portfolio)

Additional Job Information

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long‑term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; supplemental retirement accounts.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. The University will provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations and will also promote affirmative action and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. Employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination for exercising rights protected by the Rehabilitation Act or other applicable laws.

Open Date: 01-20-2026 Close Date: [unspecified].